crabra comander
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Buy it! Adding this to my collection!
Dredd (Post-release)
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I hear Atlas Shrugged Part I was a flop both critically and commercially and for such an anti-hero premise that doesn't work in today's world, it still managed to get a sequel made. I think if a poorly done film like Atlas Shrugged Part I can get a sequel, I think Dredd has a decent chance. Not saying it's guaranteed to happen, but I'll continue to do my part and spread the word out on how awesome this movie was.
Well, at least that leaves Dredd with something that Atlas Shrugged does not.
judgedredd
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Well i hate to say it as i had low expectations but its the best Movie i have watched all year just waiting for the Bluray to arrive now 
rodneyfaile
Sr Member
Liked the movie. I think it would be a great tv series.
oblagon
Sr Member
In the comics (movie established this as well) Judges can only respond to about 6% of the crime reported or actively happening around them.
Re-watched the movie and Dredd asks Anderson if they should arrest the bum or not (as it's her evaluation). Anderson makes the call to leave the bum as the murder investigation has to take importance; hence Dredd warning him afterwards.
oblagon
Sr Member
12 years of having the law drummed into them and a desire to make a difference in Mega-City created Judges that were typically harsher fresh out of the Academy.
After a long tour on the streets is when Judges started to question the Justice system and it's affects on the populace; getting softer or deciding they're finished with the whole thing and taking the long walk into the cursed earth (Dredd has done both).
Why don't you think Dredd will get a sequel?
Fiddlesticks
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Already seen it four times on Blu-ray. Still holding up.
It could do better in home video which would push it into cult status. With better marketing and a stronger following it could happen. It might not be likely and I am not holding my breath but it isn't impossible.
nickytea
Master Member
I wouldn't normally agree with this kind of hope; but I just saw the movie and am honestly ashamed I didn't support it in the theater. I can't be alone.
rodneyfaile
Sr Member
I think Dredd is more suited to be a weekly tv series. I think it could be done on a low budget, but still be impressive visually. Smaller individual stories with hints at a larger story taking place over the entire season would be very entertaining. People could really get to know the characters. Then maybe another movie.
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Yeah, the first movie definitely lent itself well to that concept. Especially with the judges only being able to respond to 6% of crimes reported. Gives a very periodic setting of little stories. It would parallel the CSI and Bones type of series with small, vignette stories that are solved or not within the timeframe of one episode.
I would definitely enjoy that more than those cop shows. However... is there a TV station brave enough to feature the kind of violence that is embedded in the show?
Definitely an idea.
I'm just pissed that I have to wait until the 29th to get this movie in my hands. WAAAAAAH, I want it NOW! :cry
Solo4114
Master Member
They said the same for Serenity and the Stargate films. "The DVD will save it!"
So far, neither has proven true. I don't see that changing with Dredd. It's possible, but I think it's pretty unlikely.
I saw it in 3D in the theater and was one of maybe 6 people in the entire place at the 8pm showing. It was sad. I think it's gonna take a LOT of DVD/BR purchases to change the studio's mind, sadly. It's a solid action film with a rich background from which to draw...but I don't think that'll matter in the end.
Not trying to be a wet blanket here, just trying to be realistic.
crabra comander
Master Member
Bow your head in shame
:lolIt was sad. There were so many moments were a packed theater would have been loud and awestruck!
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